{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Latvian","slug":"fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","podcast_index_feed_id":6698356,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005817/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28734f832cc98d2a30080babfd52f59e.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Latvian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Latvian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Latvian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Sigulda, Riga, or Jurmala? Maybe you want to speak Latvian with your grandparents from Liepaja? Our podcast will provide you with th…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:41.959743+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356"},"episode":{"title":"Harmony at Home: A Mother's Day to Remember","slug":"harmony-at-home-a-mother-s-day-to-remember","published_at":"2026-05-16T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/harmony-at-home-a-mother-s-day-to-remember","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72036120/2026_05_16_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Harmony at Home: A Mother's Day to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Saulainā pavasara dienā tumšas mākoņi ganās prom pa skaidro debesjumu. En: On a sunny spring day, dark clouds drift across the clear sky. Lv: Neskatoties uz brīnumaini gaišo laiku, ģimenes mājā jūtams spriedzes strāvojums. En: Despite the miraculously bright weather, a current of tension is felt in the family home. Lv: Līga, ar rūpīgi pavērtu aprēķinātu plānu galvā, staigā pa dzīvojamo istabu. En: Līga, with a carefully crafted plan in her head, walks around the living room. Lv: Ar mirdzošām acīm viņa tiecas uz to, lai Mātes dienas svinības būtu nevainojamas. En: With sparkling eyes, she strives to make Mother's Day celebrations flawless. Lv: \"Jānis,\" Līga lūdz, \"vai tu vari uzklāt galdu? En: \"Jānis,\" Līga asks, \"can you set the table? Lv: Māte drīz ieradīsies. En: Mother will arrive soon.\" Lv: \" Jānis nolaiž avīzi un paskatās uz Līgu. En: Jānis puts down the newspaper and looks at Līga. Lv: Viņam sirdī guls kaut kas smags. En: Something heavy rests in his heart. Lv: Tādā pavasara dienā, kad rozā kastaņu kumstiņi lavās pāri logiem, viņš vēlētos būt priecīgāks. En: On such a spring day, when pink chestnut blossoms creep past the windows, he wishes he could be happier. Lv: \"Skaisti uzklāts galds nav vienīgais, kas svarīgi,\" viņš mierīgi saka, bet iekšēji jūt nelielu rūgtumu. En: \"A beautifully set table is not the only thing that matters,\" he says calmly, but inside he feels a slight bitterness. Lv: Viņš slepus tur savas rokās vēstuli savai mātei. En: He secretly holds a letter for his mother in his hands. Lv: Vēstule, kurā ir ierakstītas viņa patiesas jūtas. En: A le…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Harmony at Home: A Mother's Day to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/harmony-at-home-a-mother-s-day-to-remember/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/harmony-at-home-a-mother-s-day-to-remember.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}